วีดีโอ

Hi - thanks for your kind comment! Your first port of call should be Velosolexclubuk (dot com) and join up; You'll find a Guide to Adjustments and Starting a Reluctant Engine there plus specialists far far better than me (as you can see by the videos!). There is a list of things you'll need to check eg blocked jet, blocked filters, no spark etc etc and it's easy to do. Have a go at that and see how you get on!

@@mopedinthemalverns6661 Thank you. Yes, she’s had every nut and bolt ground back, sprayed, new tyres, coil, condenser, I’ve check the points a thousand times. The spark plug is wet and I have a spark, air and fuel, compression is good and still she won’t play. I’ll take a look at your link and see where that takes me. All the best and happy solex-ing 😁

Hi James - I'm considering it! You need far better kit to video these days than I had when doing the above videos; it's amazing how much it takes over your life too - even with a Moped channel! Anything you do on the moped has to be filmed and you feel guilty if you don't! My 5000 is still going strong and is used to commute these days. Points ignition faultless! Thanks so much for commenting.

Timing wouldn't be the issue there, more like the speed of engine turn. If you've got electronic ignition you need to spin the engine very fast. I'd post your problem on the Velosolex club uk forum and you'll get masses of brilliant advice. Be very careful starting engine with a drill - it's quite dangerous. BEst of luck.

30mph! You are a fire-eater! I'm glad you watched the video and saw a bike like yours again. I might take it out now (it's sunny) and ride in your honour!

Lovely - I bet riding in Rabat was perfect on a Solex. شكرا لكم على التعليق على الفيديو الخاص بي - السلام عليكم

​@@mopedinthemalverns6661bonjour vous êtes de quel pays ?

Hi - from what I know about these things the Pink Atom is the only one that will work. TBH I'd stick with the original points. Ask further advice on Velosolexclubuk website! Thanks for comment.

No I just work out.

Ah well you should definitely get one then! Go to the velosolexclubuk website and ask one of the members for advice. Thanks for the comment.

Good for you Superbracey! Best of luck with that hoop-jumping. Your twist grip is probably missing the 'Cursor' which is something I had to fit to mine. It slots into part of the plastic grip and pulls the throttle cable when you twist. Join Velosolexclubuk for help on this. I bought one and worked out how it fitted with some head-scratching. Do feel free to subscribe (ahem) so I can afford my second yacht on my TH-cam earnings (zero). Thanks for comment - Dave

@@mopedinthemalverns6661 I shall look into that while I'm waiting to hear back from HMRC and DVLA.

My absolute pleasure Jeese! Your lovely comment has made my day. I had a smashing ride on the Solex up that very hill this morning and was wondering if anyone watched the videos anymore. Have been thinking of doing some more - they take so much time and effort though! Thanks again, David

Yep.

That sounds great James. No chance of riding on the pavements here! Can't even ride a bicycle on the pavement. Thanks for your comment, Dave.

My pleasure Tony! Glad it helped. Dave

Thank you Paul! Seems a long time ago now; I videoed that during the first lockdown. The Solex is still going strong and is used to commute daily! 200mpg is really useful.

Thank you very much! Appreciate you commenting. Dave

Ha yes! I haven't got a garage or anywhere outside under cover so the Solex is perfect for in-house repairs. I've since gone back to the old points incidentally - they work a heck of a lot better. Sorry for the spoiler! Thanks for the comment, Dave

Let's see if this stays... :-D

Hmmm - that's a really good point. I just did what other people had done. Funny you should comment today: the Atom stopped working a week ago (either the coil had lost its efficiency or the magnets in the flywheel had worn out) and today I went back to the old points. Bike runs perfectly. Thanks for commenting - it means a lot.

@@mopedinthemalverns6661 Yeah, I like your video's! the series on the Atom could be a bit shorter, but I always like to look at how people do things and learn from that. Do you use the same flywheel, but with points now?

@@mopedinthemalverns6661 If you want to chat about mopeds, you can join the Moped discord channel. Lot's of knowledgeable people there that can help too.

Referencia ???

Hi Thomas - I ground the key down using a Mole wrench and a file then kept filing until the flywheel went on! Top level engineering here... I've just rebuilt my coil too which was interesting to say the least. Thanks for the question.

@@mopedinthemalverns6661 I did wonder if that is what gets supplied from the Netherlands or improved since. Amazing about the coil ,any chance of a video ?

@@thomaspalmer3923 Well now I know how easy it is to file down the key and what was actually involved in having the flywheel re-cut I wouldn't send it off again. You just need a bit of key metal and a tiny file. The key of the Solex is only to position the flywheel not hold it in place - that's the job of the tapered crankshaft and a lot of torque in tightening it down. Like all things with the Solex - anything you can do yourself will be better than the professionals. I've done the coil now so missed the cnance to video it. I used a soldering iron to cut the plastic off....

Agree and well done.I think my difficulty would be cutting a slot in the flywheel. One "expert told me that the flywheel would fall off without the key" and this is rubbish as you say.My bike has the 41mm barrel,sportds exhaust and the 9mm carb with adjustable nozzle.With the extra revs the engine lifting lever sheared off near its base with the extra vibration.Van den Solex does a much more substantial lifter but it is not suited to the decompressor on mine as it is a Hungarian Impex.

Paul is the legend. Glad you got your timing done!

Yes of course - it's Ted at Picker's Yard in the Phillipines!

Thanks Craig. The whole channel was a lockdown project and doing it has really taught me to appreciate how hard other folk work to make watchable channels - like yours. It takes AGES to edit a video doesn't it?

I mention in the videos you can get them from Ted at Picker's Yard in the Philippines! Best of luck!

Bonjour Je suis français, Ou je peut obtenir le module atom que vous utilisez ? Merci.

Do you still need help? If so, what is the problem, and what ignition are you using? If it is this atom module, it cannot be out of adjustment because there is none. If oyu want to talk about it, join the Moped discord channel.

Hi - sorry for late reply - it didn't come up on my notifications. If it's not an Atom it won't work at all because of the special multiple magnets the solex flywheel uses. If it is an Atom, the only things that can cause it to go wrong are: Flywheel 'key' missing which will ruing the timing / duff coil / duff HT lead / duff or wrong spark plug / a loss of continuity between all of these things. Also make sure you check your Atom is properly grounded with an extra wire to the frame. Hope that helps!

@@redrose_666 oh thank but it s too late, I sold the solex

@@lucashulot172 NOOOOOO!!!!! :-D

@@redrose_666 I can't find your reply from today - the one with the Netherlands YT clip. I don't think YT let you post links in comments. I had a look at that and it looks superb. My points work just fine though and it's nice to have them back to be honest. I don't think you can put the Atom inside the stator-plate / flywheel space due to the magnetic fluctuations which would confuse it.

Hey thanks Rathwulven! Kind of you to comment. Nice to have a positive comment from one of TH-cams prope,r professional channels! Love Rathwulven Bushcraft. Hope you get out on your 50cc soon.

Thanks for the comment Alan. I just filmed the whole process without cutting out errors, from the point of view of an amateur. Yes painful! Yes if your Solex runs well on the points then keep them. It may however work perfectly on your bike - who knows?

@@mopedinthemalverns6661 keep up the good work, I like the 'amateur' approach, much better than the 'in your face expert' stuff. BTW I'm sure I've been through the Malverns, my brother lives in Bream (Forest of Dean). Cheers!

Where did u get the pimk atom

Im.in ontario canada

@@troyaldridge3853 bought it from Ted in the Phillipines a long time ago. Looks like he still has them for sale: pickersyard.weebly.com/atom-universal-electronic-ignition-module.html

Well, thanks for commenting Frank. You're right - I'm no Mustie1; what can I say? I am in fact learning the basic mechanical skills as I go along so I am actually taking your advice. If I did that job again it would take half the time, would look neater and there would be fewer mistakes. To be fair though, I didn't break anything and the CDI does work. One day I willl be like you: never ever making a mistake - a perfect, mechanic.

@@mopedinthemalverns6661 No offence or pun intended, but i found the while video rather slow, especially when you were trying to fit the new flywheel, so now as you been good to answer my post which by the way i was very interested as i'm trying to find out where i can get an electronic ignition module for my 1962 MOTOM 48C, so perhaps you might be able to help me out. if so here is my email addressF-cimmino@sky.com, ohh by the way i'm 73 years OLD and learned my basic skills in Italy, i was nine when my old man started his business sall gargage , fiat 500 were his favourites, mine well anything i could put my hands on, Vespa and Lambrettas were my favourites, but I'M STILL LEARNING NEW THINGS every day or when i get my hands on a moped for me to restore, regards, BE SAFE and STAY SAFE

My pleasure Marty. Fingers crossed for you. I do like a Honda NC50 but they're hard to find here. The Solex found me!

@@mopedinthemalverns6661 I have a Honda NC50 and a Velosolex 1700! The Express is fully road legal and the Solex will be sometime early next year, should be able to apply for the V5C in the next week.

I do say in one of the episodes: From a place called Picker's Yard. Good luck!

On the flat - 19mph. Uphill - 6mph. Downhill with the engine lifted off the wheel - the sky's the limit.

Ha! It is true though - 19mph isn't going to set the world on fire. They're really motor-assisted bicycles. A whole different concept to, say, the Puch Maxi. They have no suspension and bicycle brakes. 19mph is actually way fast enough on a Solex!

That's great Irv. Go for it! I wanted these videos to be an amateur's experience in full so that's great that you liked them. For proper Solex work look up Brian Solex on TH-cam.

Thank you Robert! If you liked that the next episodes will be literally too much for you to bear. There is a dark twist to it all - like in Return of the Jedi.

Ah well you're in luck - Episode 3 will be shot in Studio 1 tomorrow. It's an early call for the moped and I will be in make-up from 6am.

Thanks Ian. Hoping to do Episode 2 - The Great Removal this afternoon. The old points will be coming off. Dramatic!

@@mopedinthemalverns6661 serious stuff 😉

Hi CyberCroc - glad you enjoyed the pun. Nothing but the best here.

Lovely. Still got it? What type was it - a 5000?

@@mopedinthemalverns6661 Nope. Long gone. Saw them new, in black paint, in France in '74. Fell in love. My California model was blue. I'm in the process of making a front drive electric bike with 20" wheels. Should be kinda fun. Loved my Solex. It was fun on dirt paths. The two-wheel-drive gave it good handling. French engineers are so smart. It's a pity that Americans don't appreciate them.

@@faithinverity8523 Yes the 2 wheel drive is a little known and appreciated asset! If the engine conks out you can also just pedal it - try that on a BMW GS

@@mopedinthemalverns6661 Hello, Moped in the Malverns, where do you ( I ) buy such a Bike with the motor on the front wheel ? Please reply, thanks John do you have a link to the site ?

@@johnsteelman1410 Search for Velosolexclubuk on the interweb! They will advise taking into account your location. Good luck!

Normal moped insurance, road tax and mot if bike younger than 40yrs. Plus a CBT motorcycle licence minimum...

Moped In The Malverns do you also have to display number plates on the bike

@@hywelellis9746 Oh yes. It's a 'Moped' in legal terms.

I'm on it Tim! They are fun to make but I now fully appreciate how much effort TH-camrs go to to make top-quality videos. I've got more 'in the can' and just need to get down to the editing.... always the editing!

Thanks ParalaxEnemy! (love your TH-cam name). Nice to have a comment from lovely Germany.

Ha - yes, luckily though I haven't had that pleasure yet! I have tried riding a BMW R80 off with the disc lock still on; exciting! I think Paul was being generous though really - I don't think he makes mistakes like normal mortals.

Thanks!

Dear MG Martin - I was indeed remiss in neglecting to smell the pedals on camera. They smelled lovely - all new and rubbery. The Solex itself stinks of petrol however which masks any new odours.I will introduce more olfactory content in future videos just for you and for people around the world who enjoy the smell of components. A much sidelined aspect of moped restoration.

Superb! A pram! That must have been a special moment. How very kind of you to post on my video - yes I'll keep up the videos and there are already a few episodes 'in the can' and waiting to be edited. Some technical (like your servicing vid), some historical (like the Narnia gas-lamp connection...) and some to do with the countryside and its produce (cider orchard vid coming up). Again - really appreciate your time in commenting Sasha. Hope your boat is dry in all this rain. My parents had a GRP canal /river boat when I was growing up - a Norman 32. I loved the canals and the holidays we had.

Hi there MG - yes of course. There is so much history round here. Perhaps I'll do something about the Narnia gas lamps - you'd love that story.